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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.90, 922.10 and 503.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.90, 922.10 and 503.12 is: 693.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.90 : 922.10 = 503.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.90/922.10 = 503.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.90x = 922.10 × 503.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.90x = 463,926.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,926.95/668.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.57

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